File Manager Advanced Shortcode <= 2.3.2 - Unauthenticated Remote Code Execution through shortcode
CVE-2023-2068

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor
Wordpress
Status
File-manager-advanced-shortcode
Vendor
CVE Published:
27 June 2023

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC🟣 EPSS 83%

Summary

The File Manager Advanced Shortcode plugin for WordPress, specifically versions up to 2.3.2, is susceptible to a Remote Code Execution vulnerability. This flaw arises from an inadequate restriction on the uploaded file types permitted when utilizing the shortcode, which allows unauthorized users to upload files with disallowed MIME types, including PHP scripts. Consequently, this vulnerability poses a serious risk as it permits potential exploitation without the need for user authentication.

Affected Version(s)

file-manager-advanced-shortcode 0 <= 2.3.2

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2023-2068 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/58f72953-56d2-4d86-a49b-...
exploitvdb-entrytechnical-description
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/173735/WordPress-Fil...

EPSS Score

83% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Mateus Machado Tesser
WPScan
.